Who is Zhao Changpeng?

Binance chief executive Zhao Changpeng founded the exchange in 2017. (Reuters: Benoit Tessier) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken aim at the most powerful man in crypto. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and his exchange have been charged with 13 offences and accused of operating a "web of deception"

Who is Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao?

Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance. Zhao — who's often known as CZ — is one of the most prominent people in cryptocurrency, as well as the wealthiest person in the industry. With a net worth of $16.4 billion as of November 9, he's the 87th-richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

What is Changpeng Zhao's net worth?

Changpeng Zhao’s net worth is more than $15 billion, though it fluctuates with the valuation of his company, Binance. He also may have significant crypto holdings or other assets, but this information is not disclosed publicly.

Who is Guangying Chen?

Mr Zhao tasked his Chinese-born head of back office, Guangying Chen, with managing the company's finances. This included a series of accounts that Binance opened at now-defunct US lender Silvergate Bank, Reuters reported last month.